Secretary: MV co-op update. This is the year to make things happen. Stagnant population, provide better development opportunities for the kids, along with more success. Anticipate meeting with MV in the near future to discuss the “Discussion Points” document. Discussed the co-op outline and proposed Operating Committee concept. Overall tenor was positive, with email to association discussed, along with an open forum and board vote for next month’s agenda.

Initiation Program Coordinator: Things are chugging along. 19 kids in second session LTS. Tracy presented re lowering cost for initiation program. Registration night was a test run, but got some kids to sign up. Session 2 is bigger than session one. Move to some form of Registration day, with activities (equipment exchange, letterman sizing, games, e.g.)—attract kids to the program, get them to sign up. Tracy looking for a committee to help expand interest in the LTS program, contact him to participate.

Girls HS Coach: Summer camp at Fogerty U12 and higher. Looking to add Acceleration MN as part of the program.

Standing Reports:

Player and Coach Development Committee: Skills clinics feedback—survey would be nice. Check surveymonkey maybe. Discussed skills clinics into February

Lake Region: No report.

Fundraising Committee: Need fundraising ideas. Bring em.

Potential Partnership Committee: Dormant.

Website Update:

Old Business:

New Business:

1. SKATE Program: Andrea provided update. Proposing March 27. Venues either Zero Gravity or Highview. ZG at $8 per kid, within our budget. Need to get word out and get kids’ report cards.

2. NM Co-op situation: Challenging circumstances providing learning opportunities for future co-ops. Much could not be anticipated, including levels of play and team size. Dealing with it, taking notes.

Adjourned at 7:00 pm.

THE NEXT BOARD MEETING WILL BE FEBRUARY 20, 2014, 6:30 PM, AT THE NEW BRIGHTON FAMILY SERVICE CENTER